Monday Mexican Night - Ole

Monday night here on Westward was Monday Mexican Night. Since we woke up Monday morning to get ready for school and were shocked with the site of 7 inches of snow, crockpot chicken was the way to go. 

First, for the chicken:

4 chicken breasts

1 big tub of FRESH salsa

1/2 bunch or 1 bunch of cilantro (taste preference, I prefer less, Callie prefers more)

1 1/2 cups water (or chicken broth) 

For the spanish rice (the weight watchers version):

• 1 cup brown rice
• 1 small onion, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 28oz can diced tomatoes
• 1 4 oz can mild green chilies
• 2 cups fat free chicken broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp coriander
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp oregano

Instructions

1. Spray a large, non-stick skillet with non-fat cooking spray and set over medium/high heat. Add in rice and brown for about 3-4 minutes.
2. Add in onion and garlic. Cook onion rice mixture, stirring frequently, for about 4 minutes, or until onions are softened.
3. Add in broth and bring to a simmer.
4. Stir in tomatoes, chiles, salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, and coriander. Bring to a simmer.
5. Lower heat to medium, cover and cook 15-25 minutes, depending on the type of rice and the instructions on the rice package.
6. Remove from heat, fluff with a fork and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Preparation time: 10 minute(s)

Cooking time: 25 minute(s)

Servings: 6 (before cooking, I thought no way 6 servings but yes there were and we had left overs)

From: http://www.laaloosh.com/2013/01/03/light-spanish-rice-recipe/#ixzz2QkfLntoS

*The only thing I have to say about the rice was it had a good amount of spice. 

Throwback to last Cinco De Mayo (because Mexican Monday)

♥ The Westward Wives